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Is Alzheimer's more aggressive in a men?

Mpedroza asked...

my dad has alzheimers and he is very mean with my mother,always tell her that she have another man and a little agressive,is that normal for a man or some cases only?

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Brenda Avadian, brings knowledge, hope, and joy to family caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia. She cared for her father with Alzheimer's and helps families one-on-one and in groups. She is the author of eight books, including the pioneering memoir "Where's my shoes?" My Father's Walk through Alzheimer's and the Finding the JOY in Alzheimer's series. She presents vivid, compelling, and funny keynotes to both professional and family caregiving audiences.

I can't say I've seen any research to suggest that Alzheimer's is more aggressive in men.

Instead, what seems to be happening is your dad has entered the paranoid stage of the disease's decline. Women go through this too.

The paranoid stage is filled with accusations not only of infidelity but also of theft. You're taking my things.

This is a difficult stage for family members to deal with until the disease progresses further and he no longer lashes out in such an aggressive manner.

Know that if he didn't have this disease, he would not likely behave this way (assuming he was not as aggressive before being diagnosed with Alzheimer's).